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An Garda Síochána

Ireland’s No. 1 Garda Recruitment Assessment Preparation Courses

Garda Recruitment Preparation

We have undoubtedly established ourselves as Ireland's leading provider of Garda preparation courses, with over 30 years of experience, we have helped thousands of candidates just like you to succeed in the selection stages of Garda recruitment campaigns. To help you prepare for the recruitment campaign, we have researched, developed, and formatted our best Garda preparation courses to date. Our courses will provide you with the best opportunity to achieve your dream career with An Garda Síochána.

Latest Garda Recruitment Campaign

A 2018 Garda Recruitment Campaign was launched by the Minister for Justice in May 2018. The closing date for applications was 12 noon June 7th 2018. Applications for Garda Recruitment campaigns can only be made through the PAS website on www.publicjobs.ie.

Next Garda Recruitment Campaign

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The Stages of Garda Preparation

Garda - Stage One

Garda - Stage Two

Garda - Stage Three

Prepare for Success in the Competitive Garda Selection Process

The competition for the selection of Garda Trainees attracts a very high number of applicants in every campaign. Accordingly, the selection process to become a Garda Trainee is rigorous, with candidates required to undertake a range of relevant assessment tests and exercises over a number of selection stages. Our courses are carefully designed by experts in the industry and in Garda Recruitment. We have been successfully preparing candidates for Garda Recruitment campaigns for over 30 years. No one else can come close to that experience. Becoming a Garda is an exceptional career decision which is why only a select few will make it through the process. These candidates know the importance not only of preparation but of investing in the best preparation.

Garda Career Information

An Garda Síochána

Becoming a member of An Garda Síochána is an exceptional career decision. It is a permanent position that offers a number of great benefits such as:

A generous salary

Numerous opportunities for career progression

The security of a public service pension

But perhaps most importantly, it is a position that is respected by people up and down the country because as a Garda, you will be making a proactive contribution by building relationships and trust within the community.

Selection Process

Unfortunately, it is not easy to become a member of An Garda Síochána. To do this, you must prove yourself by navigating through a rigorous selection process. This process will not be made any easier by the vast numbers of people who will be applying for the recruitment campaign.

However, you may feel comforted by the fact that since 1987, thousands of candidates have successfully availed of our services before you. These candidates are now either serving members of An Garda Síochána or are students currently attending the Garda Training College in Templemore. We fully recognise that our very best advertisements are the recurring recommendations that these individuals provide to members of the public on an on-going basis.

In fact, we encourage you to ask members of An Garda Síochána about our services. We are confident that they will endorse our position as the most successful Garda preparation course providers in Ireland.

A Garda Trainees Experience

Do I really need to prepare?

Think of preparation as one of the best investments you could ever make. You are giving yourself the best chance at success in the recruitment campaign and at gaining a great career with the following benefits:

You are being paid to get a degree qualification in only 104 weeks.

You will be on an incremental pay scale with additional allowances and overtime.

You will have an option to retire at 55 years old, after 30 years’ service.

You will get a public service pension - lump sum & 50% of your average wage for the remainder of your life.

There are over 40 different possibilities for vertical promotions and lateral moves within the Gardaí, into areas of special task forces and other areas of expertise.

This is a competitive process and often successful candidates are brought forward by order of merit. So, preparation is not just important in order to pass the Garda tests but also to maximise your scores in them. Candidates that prepare have an instant advantage.

Why Us?

What is it worth knowing that you are giving yourself the best opportunity to succeed in the assessments?

Our experience has shown us that the most serious applicants do not believe in taking shortcuts. Neither do we. We focus on providing the highest quality preparation and have done so for over 30 years. As a result, our courses are the best in the market.

We have the best, most experienced and qualified tutors who work full time in psychometric test preparation and have accreditation from the EFPA (European Federation of Psychologists Associations) and the BPS (British Psychological Society)

We provide the best customer service with knowledgeable and friendly staff to help you with your queries

We provide the best course study materials with techniques that will ensure you perform at your best in the official assessments

What Our Customers Say

"I am currently waiting for the next intake class after passing all stages with an OOM in the 50s. I don't know how I would have fared without the help of Career Services. They gave a clear direction and strategy for doing well in the various stages. The course instructors were brilliant and helped with feedback and advice long after the courses were over. The work put in on your own time is massively important but with the direction of Career Services, you know what to aim at and how to hit it every time. I couldn't recommend the course and people involved more highly"

Gary

Garda Trainee

"I did a Garda stage 1, 2 and 3 preparation course last year with ye, I started my training last week in Templemore and can honestly say I wouldn't be there if not for the preparation courses, the best money I ever spent thanks again"

Eric

Garda Trainee

"Just wanted to send a brief note thanking you and all the team from career services. I've passed all stages and I'm waiting for a start date (hopefully September). I can easily say there's not a chance I would be here had I not done Stage 1, 2 in particular. In 2013 I bombed out first round!! The online site, which I used literally every day was an invaluable source for preparation. The interview course gave me great confidence going in to my own interview. Thank You, best money I've ever spent!"

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